OMG I’M PREGNANT!!!

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Oh my goodness you guys! It is with absolute elation and immense gratitude that I can share that Steven and I are expecting a baby!!!!

You guys, I am simply over the moon. And I have just so many thoughts and emotions that putting it on paper simply couldn’t cut it, so I made a YouTube video that also incudes footage of me telling Steven and our parents!

We are just thanking God for this true miracle.

Just think about it:

I had a severe case of anorexia during puberty that resulted in not menstruating until I was 29.

I also have an autoimmune disease, that thankfully I have kept in remission through the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for the last 15 years – symptom and medication free.

And I’m no spring chicken!

So truly, God has blessed us with an incredible gift here.

I am currently 12 weeks along, and I will let you know that I’ve expanded my diet to include hard cheese, beef, pork, chicken, lamb, veal, BACON, etc. (All still SCD legal).

But I’m feeling great. No morning sickness of, so to speak — aside from feeling a little lightheaded if I don’t eat right upon waking.

And I’ve stopped running — I went from running 7 miles a day to now walking for an hour. Something more gentle on my body.

But in the video I go through all the things I did to support my fertility, especially with an eating disorder in my past.

And really just go into detail about the journey thus far!

And I’m going to continue to create videos going forward to document and for fun, because I’ve just been GOBBLING UP pregnancy content since learning about Baby Berbs!

We think it’s a boy, but of course, it’s a 50/50 chance!!

Thank you for all the prayers that you’ve been saying for us! I am so incredibly grateful for this beautiful community of friends!

Happy New Year!

Take me to the video!

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264 thoughts on “OMG I’M PREGNANT!!!”

    1. Thank you so much Sami! amen to that – God is SO good! thank you for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Hannah for sharing in the joy and excitement with us! we are simply over the moon! happy new year my friend! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Warren! Amen to that – God is so good and we’re so grateful for this immense blessing! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you Mark!!! I truly appreciate that kindness. yes, we are over the moon and grateful for this blessing! Hugs and love xox

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  7. Congratulations to you and Steven. May God bless you abundantly during this pregnancy! Happy new year as well to both of you and the baby!

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    1. Thank you Jerry!! I truly appreciate that. Yes! God is so good, and we’re filled with gratitude to Him! Hugs and love xox

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  8. Congratulations!! Awww!! 🙂 We’ve been watching you since then and now it’s your time to have your own gem. So happy for you both! And can’t wait what’s in store for your bundle of joy! 🥰🥰💖😇

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    1. Thank you Pam!!! Aww, this just made my day! What a journey it has been. Thank you for your friendship along the way! God is good!!!! Hugs and love xox

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      1. Thank you Robin for sharing in the joy and excitement with us!! It truly is a miracle…God is good!! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Sheree!! yes! God is so good, and we’re so grateful for this immense blessing! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Jim!! We’re simply overjoyed and filled with gratitude for this huge blessing! happy new year my friend! Hugs and love xox

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  20. This is supremely awesome!! You will be great parents and there is NOTHING like it. Praying for all things going smoothly. The changes are major in every way. But …you got this!!

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    1. Thank you so much!!! Aw, you are very kind to say that. Thank you for your prayers! Yes, we’re ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Hugs and love xox

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  22. Congratulations! That is amazing news! To be honest, I was kind of wondering (and hoping!) that you guys might be expecting after reading your post about eating meat and cheese, lol. So very very glad to know my hunch was correct. Sounds like a boy from my personal experience, lol. We just had baby #9 this summer and I am always sicker with the girls! With our first son I craved meat, lots of fried chicken sandwiches and steak during that pregnancy. So so glad for the both of you! Parenthood is amazing even with the ups and downs! God Bless you all and keep you and baby safe all through pregnancy and delivery!

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    1. Thank you so much my friend! hahah yes!! That’s what my friends said too when they found out I had expanded my diet — they were like…hmmmm…what’s going on here!?!? And you were right!!! 🙂 And yes! that’s what the consensus is: people — including us — think it’s a boy!! Oh my goodness, number nine! that is SO BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations on your new addition! so happy for you 🙂 that is such wonderful advice. thank you for sharing that 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  23. This is wonderful! Congratulations! We’re also expecting our first very soon and we can’t wait. So excited for you guys! Praying for a smooth and healthy pregnancy for you and baby!

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    1. Thank you so much!!! oh my gosh congratulations to you!! how exciting! i’ll be keeping you in my prayers as well! thanks for sharing in the joy with us! bump buddies! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  24. Dear Caralyn,

    This is so incredible to hear. I cried like three times while watching your video, it is so beautiful to see what God is doing for you! I’ve followed your story since 2017, I have been in inpatient multiple times for an eating disorder and your words have helped make my life in recovery meaningful and worthwhile for all these years. It’s been so cool to see you date, get married and now be pregnant and hear how God is always moving in your life. I am so grateful for you, you’ll never know all the ways you’ve uplifted my heart! It’s also crazy because my husband and I are about to start trying to have kids (literally this month), and I have similarly always worried that this might not be possible at all given my history. I’m so encouraged by your story, and blown away by God’s goodness in your life! It is also a great reminder to trust Him no matter what He has in store for us. I can’t thank you enough for sharing, and I wish you all the best, you are going to make an incredible mother and that child is so blessed to have you for a parent ❤

    Love,

    Margot

    P.S. You mentioned that you've been doing a deep dive into all things baby, so if you have any videos or educational material on fertility and preparing the body to conceive please feel free to share!! Sending lots of love your way . . .

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    1. Amen to that! God is SO GOOD! We are just incredibly grateful for this immense blessing! Thank you my friend! Hugs and love xox

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  34. Congratulations… Having been aware of the issues and struggles of your past, I am so overjoyed in the way our God has blessed you — and redeemed what the enemy meant for destruction. Rejoicing with you!!

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  37. Loved the video and am so happy, but not surprised! God is good all the time, and He truly honors those who honor Him. Congratulations to you both and the precious baby who is so blessed to have you both as Christian parents!

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  43. Ahhh congrats, Caralyn!!! This is the best news. Gosh, God is good! I really appreciate you sharing your story. I’m TTC again right now, and it really was motivating listening to how you prioritized your health. ❤️ Praying for a great rest of your pregnancy !

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    1. thank you so much Mackenzie!!! you’re right about that: God is SO good!!! And know that I’ll be praying for you as well on your journey! Sending the biggest hugs! xox

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  45. 🥳 congrats waitis that bacon and Mac n cheese that sounds like something my brother would eat never mind is it a boy or girl

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    1. THank you so much!!! hahah yes! the bacon mac and cheese was next level!!!! haha we don’t know yet! we THINK it’s a boy, but we’ll find out in about 7 weeks at our 20 week scan! 🙂

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    1. Thank you so much Keith!!! and gosh, you’re kind to say that 🙂 We so appreciate your prayers! God is SO GOOD!! Hugs and love xox

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